The folder snapshot functions generate folder measurements taken at a specific moment in time. These functions are found in STATS.LIB.
The following measurements can be produced in any number:
The folder snapshot functions are typically called in the order shown in the following table.
| Function | Action | When called |
|---|---|---|
| HrOpenFolderMetrics | Opens the folder for folder snapshot statistics. | For each folder where snapshot statistics are to be collected, once when monitoring starts. |
| HrGetFolderMetrics | Retrieves specified folder snapshot statistics. | For each folder where snapshot statistics are collected, periodically during monitoring. |
| CloseFolderMetrics | Closes the folder and releases resources allocated in HrOpenFolderMetrics. | For each folder where snapshot statistics have been collected, once when monitoring stops. |